US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40707Rollers MCA-40707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Another Star
by Laso · 1977
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Another Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Another Star
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40707Rollers MCA-40707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 1955MCA Records MC 1213
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40707Rollers MCA-40707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40707Rollers MCA-40707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 12 MCA 302Rollers 12 MCA 302
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-1525 / Rollers MCA-1525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-40707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Panama | MCA Records MCA-40707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records 12 MCA 302 / Rollers 12 MCA 302First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records MCA 302First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records 12MCA 302 / Rollers 12MCA 302First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records MCA 302First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records 1955 / MCA Records MC 1213First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40707 / Rollers MCA-40707First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40707 / Rollers MCA-40707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40707 / Rollers MCA-40707First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40707 / Rollers MCA-40707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAnother Star6:53
- BAnother Star6:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Another Star are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Another Star are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Another Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-40707.
How do I tell if my copy of Another Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-40707, 1955, 12 MCA 302, MCA 302) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Another Star on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.